8:30 LRN Newscast January 31

Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he’s greatly disturbed over an Associated Press report that says Governor Edwards knew Ronald Greene was involved in a violent struggle with State Troopers the day after he died. That information was kept quiet from Greene’s family and the public for months. Schexnayder says the Legislature may conduct its own investigation into who knew what, when and hold them accountable.

Teacher pay raises will be front and center in the upcoming legislative session. David Grubb has more
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A three-week redistricting session begins tomorrow at the state capitol. Lawmakers will attempt to pass new political boundaries for the state legislature, the U-S House, BESE, the Public Service Commission, and it’s not mandatory, but they could also draw new district lines for Supreme Court Justices. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the last time the Supreme Court lines were redrawn was in 1997…
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LSU fans are excited to see Joe Burrow lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl and of course Bengals fans are over the moon. Cara Brook President of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio says Bengal fans are saying thanks to Burrow by donating to his Hunger Relief Fund…
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The 31 represents the number of years in between playoff victories for the Bengals.